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BN05 YND

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,120 mi
Last recorded141,120 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YND
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 141,120 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,058 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,032 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 118,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 103,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,776 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 101,776 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,272 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,170 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,048 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 66,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,781 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,676 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,951 miles

rear pads 70/80% worn

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BN05 YND is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 YND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN05 YND registered?

BN05 YND is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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